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Kwara Clears Itself of Lassa Fever After Ogun Boy Dies
19 Feb 2026 22:01 GMT
… Thursday that no active Lassa fever transmission is occurring within … member had died of Lassa fever at the camp. Field … camp officials.
Lassa fever is caused by the Lassa virus and … medical attention urgently, as Lassa fever symptoms closely mimic those of …
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Africa CDC updates on Lassa Fever vaccine development amid outbreaks in W/Africa
19 Feb 2026 18:33 GMT
… has been used for Lassa fever for decades, but side … continent to mitigate future Lassa fever outbreaks.
The News Agency … at least 165 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 31 deaths … reduce rodent-related transmission.
Lassa fever is primarily spread through …
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Kwara confirms no active Lassa Fever case
19 Feb 2026 15:59 GMT
… no confirmed case of Lassa fever in the state, despite … confirmed that the boy had Lassa fever.
“Following the confirmation, the … no ongoing transmission of Lassa fever in Kwara State and … is a major source of Lassa fever transmission.
She also encouraged …
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Small rodent, heavy price: The growing threat of Lassa fever
18 Feb 2026 15:37 GMT
… This is the reality of Lassa fever, an acute viral haemorrhagic … environments.
Now, Lassa fever is caused by the Lassa virus, a … can cause internal bleeding, Lassa fever has a much longer … truth is that recognising Lassa fever is notoriously difficult because …
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Edo State Records Thirty Lassa Fever Cases
17 Feb 2026 20:59 GMT
… recorded two additional cases of Lassa fever, bringing the total number of …
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Lassa Fever Peak Season: NCDC’s Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family
17 Feb 2026 18:04 GMT
… some worrying headlines about Lassa fever. This is not a … a concerning increase in Lassa fever infections among healthcare workers, … So, What Exactly Is Lassa Fever?
Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic … mats.
Know the Symptoms
Lassa fever can look like many …
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1 Dead, 2 More Cases Confirmed As Lassa Fever Hits Kano
17 Feb 2026 16:16 GMT
… has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever following the death of a … testing, we confirmed she had Lassa fever, so we quickly began contact … the disease,” Professor Abbas said.
Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhhagic disease …
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Lassa Fever Surge: NCDC warns health workers after 15 infections, 2 deaths
17 Feb 2026 13:55 GMT
… measure to protect themselves from Lassa fever infection and the associated mortalities … follow the recent surge in Lassa fever infections among healthcare workers, with … workers is central to controlling Lassa fever. Strict adherence to IPC practices …
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Benue: Four health workers die as Lassa fever cases hit over 60
17 Feb 2026 11:24 GMT
… health workers have died of Lassa fever in Benue State, as suspected …
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Lassa Fever: Nigeria Records 44 New Cases, 6 Deaths In 1 Week
17 Feb 2026 11:05 GMT
… has recorded a surge in Lassa fever infections, with 44 new confirmed … , NCDC said that the National Lassa Fever multi-partner, multi-sectoral Incident …